Detroit is Different

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  • Latest episode: “My Father’s House, Our Community’s Future: John Conyers III Speaks”
  • Latest episode: ““His Story Had to Be Told”: Shushanna Shakur on Chokwe Lumumba, Family, and Revolutionary Memory”
  • Latest episode: “I Remembered I Wanted to Be a Teacher — Mama Nozibele on Love, Legacy, and Black Education”

Before he was born, Kirk Mayes’ great-aunt inspired his mother to serve their community in the hills of Jamaica. Decades later, Kirk Mayes has fed hundreds of thousands of families during a pandemic, driven by his mission to be a resource for his community. In this dynamic episode of Detroit is Different, Kirk opens up about his journey of learning how a Non-Profit Organization can support a community. Friendship, family, education, and culture have all shaped Kirk’s character and guided his path. Tune in to hear Kirk Mayes on Detroit is Different.